Barracuda Facts

in nature •  7 years ago 

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Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Sphyraenidae
Genus:Sphyraena
Common Name:Barracuda
Scientific Name:Sphyraena
Origin:Oceans worldwide
Diet:Carnivore
Size (L):0.5m - 2m
Water Type:Salt
Optimum pH Level:5 - 7
Life Span:10 - 15 years
Conservation Status:Least Concern
Colour:Grey, Blue, Black, Brown
Skin Type:Smooth
Favourite Food:Fish
Habitat:Coastal lagoons and coral reefs
Average Clutch Size:1,000
Main Prey:Fish, Plankton, Invertebrates
Predators:Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales

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